Circulate “Life and Health”
By Arthur G. Daniells
DURING July, 1904, the initial number of Life and Health made its appearance from the office of publication in Washington, D. C. As may already be well known by many of our people, this paper is a continuation of the Pacific Health Journal, formerly published in Oakland, Cal. In transferring its office of publication, the present publishers, the Review and Herald Publishing Association, added some new features, and also increased the size of the journal. It contains matter relating to the best methods of hygienic reform, the care of the sick, and the prevention and cure of disease. A department is devoted to the experiences of our medical missionaries engaged in active work in various countries of the world, and these are indeed very cheering and encouraging. Another department gives seasonable suggestions regarding healthful cookery, and there is also a department for the answering of questions regarding various matters which only an experienced physician can intelligently answer. The editor of the journal is Dr. G. H. Heald, with Dr. G. A. Hare as associate. Both these men have spent years in different lines of the medical profession, and are thoroughly competent to speak upon the matters concerning which they write. In addition to these writers, however, the journal also receives contributions from physicians connected with our medical institutions. In this way a very wide range of subject-matter is presented through its columns. This matter is beneficial not only to our own people, but to those not of our faith. Now what is needed is the co-operation of our people in helping to circulate this journal. No pains have been spared to provide good matter, printed in attractive form, and at a low price. What is now necessary is that our people shall place this journal in the hands of people who are now unacquainted with its merits. It sells readily. This has already been demonstrated. The subscription list has rapidly increased from the time the first number was issued in Washington. But very much more should be done, and our people should take hold energetically, and work faithfully in helping to circulate this paper. Send for copies of the journal, place them in the hands of your friends, and take their subscriptions. The price, fifty cents a year, is certainly within the reach of all. By taking up this work you will be doing the subscriber a great favor, and be the means of calling attention to the principles of health reform, which may prove an “entering wedge” for the presentation of other principles of our message. I pray that each one who reads these6lines will consider this a call to him to do what he can to aid in the circulation of this important journal.